US Bridges

Old Bradford RD over Beaver Creek(pinson)

Fair

Jefferson County, Alabama · 200 Ft E HWY 79 Pinson · Structure no. 001320

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
671
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bradford RD over Beaver Creek(pinson) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Bradford RD over Beaver Creek(pinson) in Jefferson County, Alabama. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 671 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Bradford RD
CrossesBeaver Creek(pinson)
Location200 Ft E HWY 79 Pinson
RouteCounty Highway 131
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.695, -86.6882
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bradford RD over Beaver Creek(pinson) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bradford RD over Beaver Creek(pinson) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Bradford RD over Beaver Creek(pinson) carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Bradford RD over Beaver Creek(pinson)?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bradford RD over Beaver Creek(pinson)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.